Application (24A1077) referred to the Court.

Petition DENIED.

Application (24A1077) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Barret and by her referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

Reply of petitioner Benjamin Ritchie filed.

Brief of respondent Indiana in opposition filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.

Application (24A1077) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Barrett.

Benjamin Ritchie, Petitioner, represented by Steven Henry Schutte

State of Indiana, Respondent, represented by James Allen Barta